Logistics Coordinator

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000
Location: Milton Keynes
Job Type: Full-time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Logistics Coordinator to join a well-established, global organisation. This role offers full ownership of end-to-end international logistics operations, supporting freight movements across the UK, Europe, the Far East, and the Middle East. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong export and customs knowledge who enjoys working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute international shipments across road, sea, and air freight
• Manage end-to-end export processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Prepare and validate commercial invoices, including commodity codes, country of origin, Incoterms, and customs values
• Complete export declarations and resolve customs clearance issues proactively
• Liaise with freight forwarders to arrange shipments, compare rates, and negotiate cost-effective solutions
• Calculate and verify duties and charges in line with international trade regulations
• Handle dangerous goods shipments in accordance with regulations
• Manage reverse logistics for returns, ensuring correct documentation and compliance
• Use Chambers of Commerce portals for documentation and legalisation
• Work closely with internal teams including Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Customer Service

About You:

• Previous experience in logistics, international shipping, or supply chain coordination
• Strong understanding of export documentation and customs processes, including post-Brexit regulations
• Experience shipping to global markets, particularly the Far East and Middle East
• Confident using ERP systems and freight forwarder platforms
• Familiar with commercial invoices, commodity codes, COO requirements, and export declarations
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to take ownership of a critical logistics function
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development within a growing international business

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience, or call the Reed Milton Keynes branch and ask for Ella.